Senior Coverage Attorney, Claims Advisory

Starr Adjustment Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a Coverage Attorney to serve as a day-to-day internal resource for claim professionals, evaluating coverage and developing appropriate coverage positions. The role collaborates with claim handlers and leadership to analyze policy language and support clear coverage determinations.

The position provides practical coverage guidance, supports escalation when needed, and helps develop training and reference materials for the Claims organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance claims, coverage litigation, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with claim professionals to evaluate coverage issues arising during claim handling.
• Assist claim professionals in interpreting policy language and developing appropriate coverage positions.
• Provide practical guidance regarding reservations of rights, coverage determinations, and related claim communications.
• Research and analyze coverage questions and communicate conclusions in a clear, practical manner.
• Support claim teams in resolving coverage questions internally when appropriate.
• Identify matters requiring escalation, additional legal analysis, or referral to outside coverage counsel.
• Assist with the review and management of outside coverage counsel assignments.
• Support declaratory judgment actions and other coverage related litigation as assigned.
• Coordinate with Legal when Starr is directly involved in coverage litigation
• Develop coverage guidance, reference materials, and training for the Claims organization.
• Identify recurring coverage questions and assist in developing consistent approaches to those issues.
• Work with Underwriting, as appropriate, regarding policy language, filings, endorsements, and coverage issues identified through the claims process.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a Coverage Attorney to serve as a day-to-day internal resource for claim professionals, evaluating coverage and developing appropriate coverage positions. The role collaborates with claim handlers and leadership to analyze policy language and support clear coverage determinations.

The position provides practical coverage guidance, supports escalation when needed, and helps develop training and reference materials for the Claims organization.